06/29/2023
Jersey Hemp considers legal action against UK and Jersey governments
This decision, which contradicts a legal opinion affirming the compliance of Jersey Hemp's products with relevant legislation, is a clear error in both law and judgment.
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06/27/2023
Collas Crill Advises on Multi-Jurisdictional Acquisition by Leading Automotive Group
Acting as lead counsel, Collas Crill oversaw the due diligence and negotiation processes, supported by three teams of external counsel, in a complex and high-value deal.
06/27/2023
Harneys wins Best Offshore Law Firm at China Business Law Journal Awards
The CBLJ Awards are based on nominations from esteemed in-house counsel, corporate executives, and industry professionals.
06/27/2023
Collas Crill Shortlisted in Two Categories at the STEP Private Client Awards 2023
The STEP Private Client Awards are seen as the hallmark of quality within the private client industry, highlighting excellence and innovation among private client professionals worldwide.
06/26/2023
Isle of Man law firms merge to create largest advocate network on island
The merger will allow Paul Kerruish to continue as an advocate
06/26/2023
Carey Olsen wins China Business Law Award for fintech and blockchain
In determining the winners, China Business Law Journal's editorial team carefully considered nominations across a number of other factors, such as each firm's notable deals, cases and other achievements over the past year.
06/23/2023
Maples Group Recognised on Nine Aviation Finance Deals of the Year
Lawyers involved in the award-winning deals included Finance Partners Jonathon Meloy
06/23/2023
BVI Senior Associate named a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
The accomplishment makes Jane just the eighth individual to be awarded the FCIArb designation in the BVI.
06/23/2023
Harneys Cyprus advises on a £33-million offering
The Harneys team was led by Cyprus based Partner George Apostolou, alongside Associate Alexandros Tsolias.
06/22/2023
Harneys advises ACG on US$1 billion SPAC mine deal
The transaction is expected to close in July 2023 and is subject to the customary shareholder consents and conditions precedent.
06/22/2023
Changes to Isle of Man employment law enter Legislative Branches
This comprises the first of two Bills which the Department has scheduled in the legislative programme published as part of the Island Plan, with further reforms planned following appropriate consultation.
06/21/2023
Dimon may have ordered JPMorgan's review of Epstein ties, Virgin Islands says
Internal emails show that following Epstein's July 2019 arrest on sex trafficking charges, JPMorgan conducted a review known as "Project Jeep"
06/20/2023
GFSC appeal denied by court
The judgment which overturned the regulators’ ruling was not on a points of legal principle but on points of application, Lt Bailiff Marshall said.
06/20/2023
Legal update: Zero Hour Contract review
The levels of compensation in respect of the Employment and Discrimination Laws were set some time ago and so a review seems sensible.
06/19/2023
Maples Group Advises Nomura on Launch of Fund Providing Exposure to Bond Plus 7.0
The Fund's investment manager is Sompo Asset Management Co., Ltd. Nomura Bank (Luxembourg) S.A. will provide fund administration and custody services.
06/19/2023
Two Maples Group Associates Recognised as 'Rising Stars' by Fund Finance Association
Congratulations to Robin and Ana on their inclusion in the 2023 Rising Stars Awards.
06/16/2023
Bahamas Chapter – Loans& Secured Financing Guide
This reference guide provides insights in the jurisdiction in respect of general financing issues, regulation, security interests, loan terms/structures and more.
06/16/2023
Appointment of Liquidators: BVI Court Rejects 'Put-Up Job' Defences
By its judgment, the Court appointed joint liquidators over the respondent BVI HoldCo and, in so doing, confirmed its proactive and forensic approach to the analysis of alleged defences to debts upon which liquidation applications are founded.
06/16/2023
A Guide to Private Equity in Guernsey (PLC Chapter)
Lawyers from our corporate practice have updated the Guernsey chapter of PLC's private equity guide
06/15/2023
Change of Governing Law and the Resettlement of Trusts
As a result looking at the matter in a practical and common sense manner, it could not realistically be said that the proposed actions would constitute a resettlement.